Implementation of the 10th EDF Regional Provate Sector Programme

ENHANCING COMPETITIVENESS AND PROMOTING INNOVATION

EUROPEAN STUDIO TOUR PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES

COUNTRY

SUCCESS ACHIEVED

COMPANY

Antigua & Barbuda

Susie’s Inc.

Networking opportunities were created with European and CARIFORUM firms. Of particular success was the Tour to Hamburg in Germany, which resulted in the hot sauce being sold in Berlin. An order for five cases of pepper sauce were also made in Denmark and subsequent orders in the Czech Republic, Ukraine and Paris immediately following the Study Tours. Contract secured with a German distributor for mango pulp and other value-added products. Engagement with the Chamber of Commerce in the UK has led to on-going collaboration with European buyers. A regional partnership however was established with a firm out of the Dominican Republic. Contracts signed with Make U Music of Paris and a 2- Album and 10-Concert Tour contract The Playmaker Group in the UK. Intra- CARIFORUM linkages strengthened as evidenced in the launch of the EMERGENCE Project (merging music, fashion and film) amongst Studio Jay Recording Ltd, Meiling Inc., Free Spirit Media Ltd., Full Circle Animation Studios and Patwa Apparel. Negotiated an animation test for Xilam Studios (Paris) and subsequently closed the contract. Developed a business partnership with a firm from Switzerland and trading opportunities in Paris and Italy. The beneficiary also completed another mission to Paris, following the Study Tour to participate in the MeMy Mode trade show, which attracts buyers from Russia, Dubai and London.

Dominican Republic

PROMANGO

Suriname

soRena’s Winery

Trinidad & Tobago

Studio Jay Recording

Trinidad & Tobago

Full Circle Animation

Trinidad & Tobago

Heather Jones Designs

Saint Lucia

Held meetings with major supermarket chains Tesco’s and Sainsbury to negotiate for increased shelf spacing, which resulted in an increase in sales. Contacts were established with buyers and manufacturers at the Bread and Butter Trade Show. Intra-CARIFORUM linkages have also been created with aJeanté, Patwa Apparel, Fifth Element Designs and David André.

Baron Foods Limited

St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Tami B Designs

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